The upcoming 2025 MotoGP grid promises excitement, with team switches, rookie debuts, and new rider lineups reshaping the paddock. Riders, however, aren’t just finding new homes; many of them are also adjusting to fresh faces in their garages, from new crew chiefs to trackside technicians. Here’s a closer look at the intriguing crew chief and rider pairings for the 2025 season:

Ducati Factory Team

• Marc Marquez and Marco Rigamonti
• Francesco Bagnaia and Cristian Gabarrini

Marc Marquez is embarking on a new adventure with a third crew chief in recent years. After parting ways with Santi Hernandez at Honda and collaborating with Frankie Carchedi at Gresini, Marquez now teams up with Marco Rigamonti, who previously worked with Andrea Iannone, Johann Zarco, and Enea Bastianini. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia continues his successful partnership with Cristian Gabarrini.

Gresini Racing

• Fermin Aldeguer and Frankie Carchedi
• Alex Marquez and Donatello Giovanotti

Rising star Fermin Aldeguer steps into MotoGP and partners with Frankie Carchedi. Alex Marquez sticks with Donatello Giovanotti as he aims for further growth with Gresini.

VR46 Racing

• Franco Morbidelli and Matteo Flamigni
• Fabio Di Giannantonio and Massimo Branchini

Franco Morbidelli joins VR46 and is reunited with Matteo Flamigni. Fabio Di Giannantonio, on the other hand, teams up with Massimo Branchini, who becomes his fourth crew chief in as many years.

Aprilia Factory Racing

• Jorge Martin and Daniele Romagnoli
• Marco Bezzecchi and Francesco Venturato

Newly crowned champion Jorge Martin transitions to Aprilia, bringing his Pramac crew chief, Daniele Romagnoli, along. Marco Bezzecchi, meanwhile, moves from VR46 to Aprilia and joins forces with Francesco Venturato.

Trackhouse Racing

• Raul Fernandez and Noe Herrera
• Ai Ogura and Giovanni Mattarollo

MotoGP rookie Ai Ogura enters the premier class with Giovanni Mattarollo as his crew chief. Raul Fernandez continues with Noe Herrera for another year.

Yamaha Factory Racing

• Fabio Quartararo and Diego Gubellini
• Alex Rins and David Munoz

Fabio Quartararo continues his long collaboration with Diego Gubellini, a partnership that dates back to 2019. Alex Rins, however, welcomes David Munoz as his new crew chief.

Pramac Racing

• Miguel Oliveira and Luca Ferracioli
• Jack Miller and Giacomo Guidotti

Pramac starts a new era with Yamaha bikes and an entirely fresh lineup. Miguel Oliveira partners with Luca Ferracioli, while Jack Miller works with Giacomo Guidotti, who joins from Honda.

KTM Factory Racing

• Pedro Acosta and Paul Trevathan
• Brad Binder and Andres Madrid

Pedro Acosta shakes up the factory KTM lineup, accompanied by his Tech3 crew chief, Paul Trevathan. Brad Binder remains with Andres Madrid.

Tech3 KTM

• Enea Bastianini and Alberto Giribuola
• Maverick Viñales and Manuel Cazeaux

Enea Bastianini rekindles his partnership with Alberto Giribuola. Maverick Viñales arrives at Tech3 with Manuel Cazeaux from Aprilia.

Honda Factory Team

• Joan Mir and Santi Hernandez
• Luca Marini and Christian Pupulin

Joan Mir inherits Santi Hernandez as his crew chief. For Luca Marini, Christian Pupulin steps in to replace Giacomo Guidotti, who moved to Pramac.

LCR Honda

• Johann Zarco and David Garcia
• Somkiat Chantra and Klaus Nohles

Johann Zarco stays paired with David Garcia for his second season at LCR, while rookie Somkiat Chantra teams up with Klaus Nohles.